Displaying items by tag: sheep
Sheep, goat dairy farmers must aim to export
Waikato Milking Systems product and project manager Andy Geissmann believes there’s plenty of scope for Kiwis working in the emerging sheep and goat dairy sectors to export.
Forages help stem nitrate losses
A sheep and beef farmer taking part in the big Forages for Reduced Nitrates Leaching (FRNL) research programme has found its stated goal of a 20% reduction in nitrate leaching out of reach.
Sheep handling made easier
Hecton Products, whose name is familiar to many New Zealand sheep farmers, has a new product — Mobile Stock Worker.
Sheep milk industry eyeing dairy farmers
The sheep milk industry is setting its sights on the dairy industry as it looks to pick up more farmer suppliers.
Udderly important research provides answers
While udders are vital for lamb survival, surprisingly little research has been done on udder health.
Wool man launches anti-synthetics petition
Every time you wash synthetic clothes, micro fibres of plastic are washed into the waterways, says Devold Wool Direct general manager and member of the International Wool Textile Board, Craig Smith.
More woolly yarns or progress?
The Wool Industry Working Group has found common ground that all players in the industry agree on, says chairman Miles Anderson.
Biosecurity levy increase for red meat farmers
Sheep and beef farmers are being asked to pay a biosecurity levy of $2/head of cattle, an increase of $1.55/head on the original levy.
Pneumonia and pleurisy in sheep
Simmentals first choice
Superior weight gain makes Simmentals the breed of choice for Canterbury sheep and beef farmer Mark Copland.